Rob Reiner, Son of a Comedy Giant Who Became One, Too, Dies at 78

Rob Reiner, Son of a Comedy Giant Who Became One, Too, Dies at 78
Actor, director, producer, and political activist Rob Reiner speaks with NTD's Kelly Wright at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. NTD
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Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who went on to become one, himself, as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally …” and “This Is Spinal Tap,” has died. He was 78.

Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were confirmed dead after an apparent homicide at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Dec. 14.